词条：milestone

音标
英 [ˈmaɪlstoʊn] 美 [ˈmaɪlstoʊn]

词性
名词

基本释义

里程碑；里程标

重大事件；重要阶段

详细解释

物理意义：指道路旁标明里程的石碑或标志，用于表示距离。

比喻意义：表示人生、工作、项目等过程中的重要阶段或重大事件。例如，完成学业、升职、公司完成关键项目等。

短语搭配

reach a milestone 达到一个里程碑

major milestone 重大里程碑

milestone in history 历史上的重要事件

project milestone 项目里程碑

personal milestone 个人重要阶段

用法说明

可数名词：a milestone, two milestones

常用于比喻意义，强调过程中的重要节点或标志性事件

例句

Graduating from university was a major milestone in her life.

The company celebrated the milestone of producing one million cars.

Signing the peace treaty was a milestone in international relations.

Completing the marathon was an important personal milestone.

The invention of the internet is considered a milestone in technology.

Passing the exam marked a milestone in his academic career.

The new law represents a milestone in environmental protection.

Reaching the summit of the mountain was a memorable milestone.

Launching the first product overseas was a significant milestone for the startup.

The hospital celebrated a milestone of treating over 100,000 patients.

总结
milestone既可以表示道路上的里程标，也常用于比喻意义表示某个过程中的重大事件或阶段，是英语中描述进展和成就的重要词汇。

如果你需要，我可以再帮你整理milestone的常用动词搭配和固定表达，更适合写作和口语使用。